Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026: 17 Vacancies, SSLC Qualification, Salary ₹23,000–50,200

The High Court of Kerala has released a new recruitment notification for the post of Office Attendant under Recruitment No. 21/2026. A total of 17 anticipated vacancies have been announced. Applications must be submitted online through the official Kerala High Court Recruitment Portal. The scale of pay for the post is ₹23,000–₹50,200.

This recruitment is especially important for SSLC-qualified candidates because applicants must have passed SSLC or an equivalent qualification and must not have acquired graduation. Candidates who already possess a graduation qualification are therefore not eligible under the conditions of this notification.

Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The ranked list prepared through this recruitment will remain valid for a minimum period of one year and may continue until a fresh list is published or for up to two years, whichever is earlier. Vacancies arising during the validity of the ranked list may also be filled from the list.

Kerala High Court Office Attendant Vacancy 2026

The notification announces 17 anticipated vacancies for Office Attendant.

The High Court has also stated that 4% of vacancies in the Office Attendant category will be reserved for eligible differently abled candidates in accordance with the applicable rules and government order.

Kerala High Court Office Attendant Qualification

Candidates applying for Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 should have:

Passed SSLC or an equivalent qualification.

However, there is an important condition:

The applicant should not have acquired graduation.

All prescribed qualifications must have been acquired on or before the closing date of the online application. Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification may be required to produce the relevant Government Order proving equivalency.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will also have to submit an affidavit confirming that they were not in possession of a graduation qualification as on the closing date of the application process.

Can degree holders apply?

No. According to the official notification, candidates should have passed SSLC or equivalent and should not have acquired graduation. Therefore, candidates who already possess a bachelor’s degree are not eligible under this recruitment notification.

Age Limit

Instead of giving only a general age range, the High Court notification specifies eligibility according to the candidate’s date of birth.

Both dates mentioned in each range are inclusive.

Eligible ex-servicemen and specified defence-related categories can exclude the prescribed period of service and unemployment after discharge, subject to the conditions given in the notification. Certain differently abled candidates and widows are also eligible for age relaxation, subject to the prescribed maximum age limit.

Kerala High Court Office Attendant Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of:

₹23,000 – ₹50,200

This is the official scale of pay mentioned for the Office Attendant post in Recruitment No. 21/2026.

Selection Process

Selection for Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 will be based on a Written Test and Interview.

Written Examination Pattern

The written examination will be an objective-type test conducted for 75 minutes using an OMR answer sheet.

Each question carries one mark. For every incorrect answer, ¼ mark will be deducted. The examination will be bilingual in English and Malayalam.

Interview

The interview carries 10 marks. Candidates must secure at least 35% marks in the interview to be included in the ranked list. The number of candidates shortlisted for interview will be decided by the High Court considering the notified vacancies and other relevant factors mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

The application fee is:

₹500

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and unemployed differently abled candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Fee payment can be made through the system-generated challan or online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Applicable bank transaction charges must be borne by the candidate.

Examination Centres

The written examination is proposed to be conducted at:

Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kozhikode.

Applicants must select their preferred examination centre while submitting the online application. Requests for changing the examination centre later will not be entertained. The High Court also reserves the right to add, delete or allot a different centre where necessary.

Important Dates

These dates are listed in the important-dates table on page 8 of the official notification.

How to Apply for Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply through the official High Court recruitment portal. The application procedure requires candidates to:

1. Visit the Kerala High Court Recruitment Portal at hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration if not already registered.
3. Enter the required details under My Profile.
4. Open the Dashboard and select Apply Now for the Office Attendant recruitment.
5. Enter the required personal and qualification details carefully.
6. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
7. Preview the application and verify all details before final submission.
8. Complete the application fee payment where applicable.
9. Take a printout of the submitted application and retain it for future reference.

Once the application is submitted, editing or modification is not permitted. Candidates are not required to send the printed application or other documents to the High Court.

Admission Ticket

Candidates will have to log in to their recruitment profile to download the admission ticket.

The written-test admission ticket is expected to be available for download three weeks before the examination, while interview call letters will normally be available two weeks before the interview. Candidates will also be informed through SMS or email.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before applying, particularly the qualification condition relating to graduation. The High Court has stated that incorrect information, suppression of material facts or failure to satisfy eligibility requirements can result in cancellation of candidature.

Government employees must mention their employment status in the online application and obtain the prescribed No Objection Certificate or Service Certificate when required.

Candidates are also advised not to wait until the final day to submit their applications, as technical or login difficulties close to the deadline could prevent successful submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026?

The notification announces 17 anticipated Office Attendant vacancies. Vacancies arising during the validity period of the ranked list may also be filled from the same list.

What is the qualification for Kerala High Court Office Attendant?

Candidates should have passed SSLC or an equivalent qualification and should not have acquired graduation.

Can graduates apply for Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026?

No. The official notification specifically states that the candidate should not have acquired graduation.

What is the salary of a Kerala High Court Office Attendant?

The notified scale of pay is ₹23,000–₹50,200.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for filing the online application is 26 October 2026.

Is there a written examination?

Yes. Selection consists of a 100-mark objective written examination followed by a 10-mark interview.

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